Snapchat argument results in teen assaulted, charges filed

A New Richland man has been charged with felony assault after an alleged social media fight turned physical, according to court documents.Jagger Neil Johnson, 18, was charged in Waseca County Court on Monday with second degree assault with a dangerous weapon, a felony, and fifth degree assault, a misdemeanor for an incident that occurred on Oct. 29 in Waseca.According to the criminal complaint, the Waseca County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a juvenile being assaulted on Oct. 29 in Waseca. The victim told the investigator they had been arguing with three individuals – two minors and Johnson – on the social media app Snapchat when they arrived at the victim’s home at 2:30 a.m. and asked the victim to come outside of a “peaceful conversation.” The victim said they went outside because the three suspects threatened to shoot the victim’s home and horse. The victim stated they saw one suspect holding what he thought was a pistol. According to the statement provided by the victim, Johnson forced the victim to the ground and he and one of the other suspects began striking him with their hands and the firearm while the third suspect appeared to be recording the incident.…
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